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Welcome!
Troop 54 has been in existence for over 10 years. We are based out of Yorktown, Virginia. There are about 35 boys in the troop at this time from 11 to 17 years of age. We also have 9 adult leaders. The youth are divided amongst smaller groups called patrols. Each patrol has its own Boy Scout leader. The patrol leaders are older scouts who are selected by their scouting experience and leadership skills. We meet every Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 PM at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church on Route 17 across from the YMCA, usually 20 – 25 scouts are in attendance. During our meetings we learn scout skills, discuss topics, play games that are scout focused, plan for outings and work on rank advancement and merit badges. Four times a year we have a Court of Honor. This ceremony is held to recognize individuals for their achievements in scouting.
We go on weekend outings at least once a month. In the winter months we are a bit flexible due to the weather. Sometime we will plan an indoor outing if the weather is extremely harsh.
During the spring and summer we camp in tents. These outdoor adventures, allow the scouts to experience the marvels of nature and learn about life away from civilization. Every summer we also go to summer camp for a week. This year we are planning to go to Bayport, the Colonial Virginia Council resident camp.

We enjoy getting out and having fun wherever we go. We look forward to every new adventure we undertake.

 


1209 Hampton Hwy
Tabb, VA 23693

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Interested in Scouting?

Why Join Scouting????
Scouting reinforces the skills and values we want our sons to learn while they're having fun. Click the Joining tab for more reasons

How Do I Join????
Boy Scouting is open to any boy between the ages of 11 and 18. For more information please feel free to drop us an email or visit one of our weekly meetings.

Can I Help My Son's Troop ?
Active, committed Leaders and parents are the heart and soul of a successful Troop. You don't need to have any special abilities to make a huge difference in a young man's life. Volunteer to help at one of our many events; you'll be glad you did! The leaders at Troop 54 are always looking for assistance in running a quality program for our Scouts. Your Troop needs YOU!  

Scoutmasters Minute

Scouts,

Lessons From The Geese

by Robert McNeish, Associate Superintendent of Baltimore Public Schools

We live in an area where geese are very common. We see them coming in the Fall and leaving early Spring. Their migration is an awesome sight. There is an interdependence in the way geese function.

  • FACT: As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an"uplift" for the bird following. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
    • LESSON: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.
  • FACT: Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone. It quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the "lifting power" of the bird immediately in front.
    • LESSON: If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go.
  • FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position.
    • LESSON: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership--people, as with geese, are interdependent with each other.
  • FACT: The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
    • LESSON: We need to make sure our "honking" from behind is encouraging, not something less helpful.
  • FACT: When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation to follow him down to help and protect him. They stay with him until he is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out on their own with another formation or catch up with their flock.
    • LESSON: If we have as much sense as the geese, we will stand by each other.